Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

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3.5

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 8685 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 5,478 out of 8685
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  1. TyrannoTaurus
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Modern Warfare 3 is all about multiplayer refinement and contains one of the best single player campaigns you will ever play. Simply put, the multiplayer is addictive, fair and far more polished than any COD before it. The campaign is solid and packed full of fun. If you enjoy ACTION, you will enjoy this game. If you enjoy a sluggish, sub-standard campain, spending hours of your lifeModern Warfare 3 is all about multiplayer refinement and contains one of the best single player campaigns you will ever play. Simply put, the multiplayer is addictive, fair and far more polished than any COD before it. The campaign is solid and packed full of fun. If you enjoy ACTION, you will enjoy this game. If you enjoy a sluggish, sub-standard campain, spending hours of your life trying to get your friends into matches, and trolling Metacritic to make a game look bad because doing so makes your sad, sad existence somehow bearable ....stick with the competition.… Expand
  2. twiztedrver
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    I got bored of this game 5 years ago. I can say that. Because nothings changed. Hell they cant even create a New engine to push the series forward. Im all for cyber warfare, See you on the BATTLEIFELD.
  3. simulant
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The new MW is the same as the old MW. Just pretend you are in a movie that consists of all the James Bond films' action scenes, randomly strung together, with a few war movie classics thrown in for good measure. I realize that this is probably all many people want but I prefer a game.

    For some reason, I'm especially bothered by MW3's continued, pretentious use of famous and    The new MW is the same as the old MW. Just pretend you are in a movie that consists of all the James Bond films' action scenes, randomly strung together, with a few war movie classics thrown in for good measure. I realize that this is probably all many people want but I prefer a game.

    For some reason, I'm especially bothered by MW3's continued, pretentious use of famous and out-of-context, quotes. Quoting MLK is especially perverse, and this is why I'll give it a score of 0 rather than the 5 or 6 it probably deserves. MP is still solid but hasn't changed much since MW1. A certain other shooter is leaps and bounds ahead now, both graphically and game play wise.    … Expand
  4. iJnani
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    This is obviously MW2 with some new perks/weapons and maps. The graphics are horrible. Words alone just cannot describe how bad this game is so i'll leave it to this.
  5. Xsplicit
    Nov 10, 2011
    3
    The first thing that struck me playing this game was just how shamelessly similar everything was to Call of Duty 4.. and 5.. and 6.. and 7 for that matter as well. This goes beyond simply re-using the same 13 year old quake 3 engine; the art direction, textures, weapons and environments all seem to have been re-used. The only innovation amounting to a slight reskin in a different colour.The first thing that struck me playing this game was just how shamelessly similar everything was to Call of Duty 4.. and 5.. and 6.. and 7 for that matter as well. This goes beyond simply re-using the same 13 year old quake 3 engine; the art direction, textures, weapons and environments all seem to have been re-used. The only innovation amounting to a slight reskin in a different colour. While this might allow Activision to churn out a game every year, it's gotten to the point where the franchise feels stale and tasteless. There were times I wondered if the level designers competed with each other over how many explosions and collapsing buildings they could cram into each level, and it's clear to see the drop in quality after Activision prudently fired the majority of Infinity Ward's developers. Setting aside the linear on-rails progression, the casual hand-holding and the 4 hour completion time - I can deal with those annoyances, as long as the game is fun and engrossing. Unfortunately Call of Duty 9..or whatever number they're on now isn't. Throw in the weak, unrealistic gun sounds, the whack-a-mole rudimentary AI, unremarkable missions and the generic 'America saves the world all over again' storyline and you're dealing with quite a turd. How reviewers are giving this game a perfect 10/10 is honestly beyond me, and why this game (and this game alone) retails at 10% above the price of every other game confounds me even further. I would honestly rather play through the original Call of Duty again. At least that game provided an emotional attachment, as it wasn't based on pure fabrication.… Expand
  6. mdrewry
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I was looking forward to this (compared to a lot of other reviewers here) and to me it doesn't disappoint at all. Instantly feels better than Black Ops, and I can see myself racking up some serious hours on the game, esp in multiplayer. Good work!
  7. ma3ed
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    very short campaign and a poor multilayer. Why would someone pay 60 bucks to play this?
    To sum it up. Terrible game. Terrible fanbase. Terrible Devs. Terrible company. Simply dont get this game.
  8. pepodmc
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    como puede ser que un juego con estos graficos sean un juego de 2011?

    me parece muy mal que no usen un nuevo motor grafico, que no hayan querido innovar en nada, y encima la campaña es cortisima, muy mal, muy mal.....
  9. DrVagax
    Nov 10, 2011
    2
    Just like my expectations... Nothing more then new weapons and new maps, i was waiting for a long time to seek out for a fresh new start and i already thought this would obviously not be the game.
    No the point
    Multiplayer experience most ways exactly the same other then some new weapons and maps. Single player has no in-depths of the true story and this is just the weakest excuse ever to    Just like my expectations... Nothing more then new weapons and new maps, i was waiting for a long time to seek out for a fresh new start and i already thought this would obviously not be the game.
    No the point
    Multiplayer experience most ways exactly the same other then some new weapons and maps. Single player has no in-depths of the true story and this is just the weakest excuse ever to rerelease MW 2
    By just putting a 3 on it with a different Box art, you might heard this all before and its true, its all the same stuff you have been playing in MW 2, even the engine!
    Do yourself a favor and buy Battlefield 3 or MW 2/Black-Ops and do not buy this expansive garbage    … Expand
  10. Tactica
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Wow, this did not turn out at all like I expected. I didn't want to believe it was just more of the same even though the signs were deffinately there. The franchise that has rules the FPS genre for years now has finally turned into nothing but a cash-milking machine.

    It pains me a little to say this, but... It is going back to the store.

    I can now (sadly) call myself a FORMER CoD fan.
  11. Consoleportfail
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    How are people still playing this horrible, horrible series. Same old pile of crap they release year in and out. And now they want to rip you off for another $60 for their elitefail service. Vote with your wallet; crush the turd that is the call of duty series.
  12. Xyfer117
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    The best modern warfare yet, better and vastly improved in every way both campaign and multiplayer. Anyone who thinks otherwise is jumping on the HATE COD bandwagon.
  13. Vince3K
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    I was looking forward to MW3 as a big fan of MW2. I was disappointed overall by Blk Ops which was fun but lacked the magic that MW2 brought to the online and campaign. MW3 brings that same magic, after playing about 5 hours, mixing it up between MP, campaign and spec ops I can honestly say I had a lot of fun, and can see myself playing this game alot. I can't wait to get through theI was looking forward to MW3 as a big fan of MW2. I was disappointed overall by Blk Ops which was fun but lacked the magic that MW2 brought to the online and campaign. MW3 brings that same magic, after playing about 5 hours, mixing it up between MP, campaign and spec ops I can honestly say I had a lot of fun, and can see myself playing this game alot. I can't wait to get through the singleplayer which so far has been great fun. Sequel or update? Meh, it's great fun, that'll do pig, that'll do.… Expand
  14. firewilley
    Nov 10, 2011
    1
    Game only took 9 months to make, where as the average COD game takes 19 months to make, I knew MW3 wasnt gonna be great, maybe Modern Warfare 2.5, but didnt even do that. Call of Duty 4? nope, COD4 was better, this game should be considered Call of Duty 3.5. Multiplayer maps seem like the developers just threw stuff together, had no vision for maps, all together trashed game.
  15. RunicSLAYER909
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Giving this a 10 to try and balance out the trolling, its actually more of a 9. Fun easy game to pick up and play with your friends, what's wrong with that?
  16. umop_apisdn
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    More of the same video game got old after the last one. How about trying some innovation for a change? I didn't actually pay money for this, and I certain I won't. I've had enough mediocre crap being sold for 60 dollars.
  17. jasonq
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    COD MW3 is the best multiplayer game in the series. The gunplay is easily the best on any console first person shooter. It runs at a very smooth 60 frames per second ans has little to no lag. This is very much an improvement over Blops. Ignore the trolls and haters this game is as fun as ever.
  18. Gareth1979
    Nov 10, 2011
    9
    Very Good Game,enjoying it much more than MW2,yes it will never beat Modern Warfare but to me that game was a game changer and they only tend to happen for me once a console generation,but its a very good FPS
  19. domblaze
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    And to correct this entire forum of positive reviews, you are the trolls. You can tell yourself it's a great game, but it does not change the fact you know that it's just a lot of recycled gameplay, maps, and the same exact formula for leveling as MW2. I know it's hard to accept that you've wasted your money on this garbage again this year, I feel the same way. But alas, you are stillAnd to correct this entire forum of positive reviews, you are the trolls. You can tell yourself it's a great game, but it does not change the fact you know that it's just a lot of recycled gameplay, maps, and the same exact formula for leveling as MW2. I know it's hard to accept that you've wasted your money on this garbage again this year, I feel the same way. But alas, you are still trolls in denial.… Expand
  20. crotchduster84
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    wow i'm so glad i didnt buy this game i played it last night at a friends house. i havent enjoyed a cod game since cod3 with this game which is a spin-off of a spin-off which is the same crap and nothing refreshing about the game i think its money well spent that i bought battlefield the day it came out because it was refreshing, but it was no bad company i did go in open-minded but not towow i'm so glad i didnt buy this game i played it last night at a friends house. i havent enjoyed a cod game since cod3 with this game which is a spin-off of a spin-off which is the same crap and nothing refreshing about the game i think its money well spent that i bought battlefield the day it came out because it was refreshing, but it was no bad company i did go in open-minded but not to high and got what i ordered another carbon copy repeat.… Expand
  21. RightTheWrongs
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Im only here to give it a 10 because I'm fed up with losers and these so called hipsters who thinks its awesome to bash something popular. I honestly wouldn't give MW3 a 10, probably a 7 if im honest, but this needs to be done to level it a little bit. I urge everyone else to do the same. It's never been cool to mark popular stuff down and it never will be. People need to wake up and smellIm only here to give it a 10 because I'm fed up with losers and these so called hipsters who thinks its awesome to bash something popular. I honestly wouldn't give MW3 a 10, probably a 7 if im honest, but this needs to be done to level it a little bit. I urge everyone else to do the same. It's never been cool to mark popular stuff down and it never will be. People need to wake up and smell the coffee. The bunch of losers.… Expand
  22. owner1333
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    COD MW3 is an amazing DLC for mw2 except that they overpriced it by like 45 dollars and your stats don't e ven carry over. In this dlc it resets everything and espects you to do it all over. All I can say is that this is the same exact game as mw2. I was looking forward to this game but it was a huge let down!!!
  23. MadCustomer
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    I'd like to kick off this review saying I'm not a BF fanboy, you can keep your bf's and your bff's for all I care.

    Twelve months ago, the CEO of Activision, who was bred in a test tube with fertilisation donations from the risen ghost of hitler, called for another game to lengthen the turgid slick of mediocrity that is Call of Duty. Featuring another uninspired campaign of betrayal,    I'd like to kick off this review saying I'm not a BF fanboy, you can keep your bf's and your bff's for all I care.

    Twelve months ago, the CEO of Activision, who was bred in a test tube with fertilisation donations from the risen ghost of hitler, called for another game to lengthen the turgid slick of mediocrity that is Call of Duty. Featuring another uninspired campaign of betrayal, shooting foreigners, on rails gunning, and controversy, (think car bombs in London and twelve year old girls) interspersed with witless dialogue and explosions that appeal to the lowest common denominator, this game can only be described as terrible.

    It seems no effort was made to make a good game. The graphics are poor in comparison to well made recently released games that will cost you the same amount of money, the campaign is a recycled version of the last 4 years worth of call of duty's. The multiplayer is EXACTLY the same as every other game in the series, but with a collection of new, poorly concieved maps and ideas to create weapon imbalance. In short this game's only redeeming feature is that if you put it in the microwave on high, I believe it will crackle up in a small light show.

    Don't get Modern warfare 3, you worked too hard for that money, and you don't want to encourage that lazy bunch of developers. It seems the most effort they made with this game was to beg for people to overlook the lack of quality and give the game a good review. This is a company that had a press release with one of their Modern Warfare 2 map packs, stating that a price rise from the usual 800 MSP per map pack, to 1200 MSP, is in the interests of consumers. Stay away from this game, I have it on good advice that it is one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, gathering strength with every sale.

    Important note: The game features a car bombing in London, and, while I'm all for poorly timed walks of the dangerous knife edge that is taste and decency, capitilising on devastating terrorist attacks to create the illusion of storyline and plot, and to generate anger out of teenage boys, it must be noted that the scene is handled with the sensitivity and delicacy of a drug mule's full cavity search at an Indonesian airport. Also PARIS LOOKS NOTHING LIKE THAT!! The furthest the developers must have gone in their 'research' was the McDonald's nearest to the 'development' 'studio' , while their leftover MW2 disks had the 3's printed over them.

    The developers sank as low as to beg for good reviews (absolutely shamless) - originally the user score sat at less than 2.5 - now, sadly, it is rising because of the flock of sheep that follow the developer around blindly. It is not worth 3.    … Expand
  24. vignoe1
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    For any COD fan this is a great game I love it. I think the people putting 0's on here are battlefield fan boys trying to wreck the COD games. I mean look at what they did to the web page. when we typed in the wed address we were taken to the battlefield 3 website. yes battlefield was fun but not better than COD. When you log on to multiplayer you get a game unlike the battlefield whereFor any COD fan this is a great game I love it. I think the people putting 0's on here are battlefield fan boys trying to wreck the COD games. I mean look at what they did to the web page. when we typed in the wed address we were taken to the battlefield 3 website. yes battlefield was fun but not better than COD. When you log on to multiplayer you get a game unlike the battlefield where you lose connection to the server in the middle of a game or can't connect at all. SO if you want a all around awesome game what are you waiting for get MW3 because your missing out on one awesome game.… Expand
  25. Kizza123
    Nov 10, 2011
    10
    Fantastic game, ignore the haters trying to trash the review score by giving it a 0.. You cant give 0 if it has something you dont like. Online is amazing, smooth and the new features are creative and make gameplay alot more fun.
  26. xTacomanx
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    This game gets a 5 for being mediocre. If you are playing this series for the first time then its a fine game but for the millions of gamers who have played the earlier versions, this seems more like an expensive update than a new game. Multiplayer is the same with a few tweaks. The campaign's story is as convoluted as it always been. I still do not care about characters like CaptainThis game gets a 5 for being mediocre. If you are playing this series for the first time then its a fine game but for the millions of gamers who have played the earlier versions, this seems more like an expensive update than a new game. Multiplayer is the same with a few tweaks. The campaign's story is as convoluted as it always been. I still do not care about characters like Captain Price who is just a tough guy who smokes cigars. There isn't personality in any of the characters, the campaign is just a series of cool set pieces. If Infinity Ward/Sledgehammer wants to make the best Call of Duty, they really needed to make major changes because this series became stale a long time ago.… Expand
  27. Riot1913
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    Great story but a rehashed system. It's more like MW2.5. Really disappointing after all of its hype. I think the competitor had more realism this season. Hopefully by next year there will be a better engine.
  28. Boonie
    Nov 10, 2011
    5
    Same old, same old. Cant say I'm that disappointed because its exactly what I expected, more of the SAME! Its a solid enough game, but hardly inspiring! Don't agree with the zero scores, that's just ridiculous! Solid game, bit tired for me. Shame! 5 out of 10 for me at best on Xbox360.
  29. DaHoodedHustla
    Nov 10, 2011
    4
    after being loyal to COD games for ages i had enough-- sure it can be fun. but its the same **** in a different package-- i will not pick up another COD before they change everythæng drasticly-- this just feels like a big DLC-- very dissapointing-- R.I.P COD--
  30. fps216
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    The gameplay of the online is still maze ridin. Its like a person put in the maze searching for the right path to reach the prize in the middle of the maze. Running around a map seams pointless to me. The singleplayer is not interesting and boring. It didn't grabe my attention as i had hoped it would to continue to play and finish it. the only interesting part was the survival mode to me.The gameplay of the online is still maze ridin. Its like a person put in the maze searching for the right path to reach the prize in the middle of the maze. Running around a map seams pointless to me. The singleplayer is not interesting and boring. It didn't grabe my attention as i had hoped it would to continue to play and finish it. the only interesting part was the survival mode to me. i didn't buy this game to get 10% of a game. MW3 as a whole disappointed me and i will trade it in.… Expand
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#13 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 81 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 81
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 81
  3. Negative: 0 out of 81
  1. Gamer Limit
    Jan 11, 2012
    85
    Ultimately, Modern Warfare 3 feels similar to it's brethren, but that doesn't mean it isn't a great game. The single player element is still exciting, and multiplayer has more options than ever – if you're a fan of Call of Duty, Modern Warfare 3 is a no brainer.
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  2. Game Over Online
    Dec 28, 2011
    84
    Modern Warfare 3, while still an excellent thrill ride in its own right, feels far too similar to MW2 or even Black Ops for my taste.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2011
    88
    I never expected Modern Warfare 3 to go toe-to-toe with EA's juggernaut this year, but it came out of the gates with a tour de force campaign and co-op mode. It loses points with a perhaps too-familiar multiplayer that caters to the juvenile on Xbox Live; though don't be mistaken, Modern Warfare 3 is one hell of a shooter and a highlight for a series that just won't die – no matter how much we wish it bloody would, at times.
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